Canine Sports Dog Training is Chicago's premier dog training school for pet owners at every level. We solve real, everyday problems , leash pulling, door bolting, jumping on people, and counter surfing , through our unique Day School and Boarding School programs. Founded by two expert, women-owned trainers who've been in your shoes, we're here to help you build a dog you're proud to live with. Off-leash reliability, solid obedience, and real-world manners are our specialty. Come find out why Chicago families trust us.
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Do you accept any age of dog?
Yes, both old and young dogs can learn new tricks!
Community answer · Canine Sports Dog Training · 2025-09-21
We offer boarding and day school days ( daycare is just playtime, our day school days include play group as well as training sessions) for all of our graduates. If the owners of our graduates have multiple dogs we are happy to include the other family dog for boarding. We are happy to consider graduates of other training programs for our boarding and day school on a case by case basis.
Community answer · Canine Sports Dog Training · 2025-09-21
No one can guarantee anything about a dog’s behavior. Anyone that does is making a false promise. All dogs are different, come with different experiences, & their behaviors are influenced by so many factors before & after training that are outside of the control of trainers, and even owners. However, we offer lifetime support to all our program graduates.
We guarantee our lifetime support. Whatever future problems you and your pup may have, we will be there to assist you in finding solutions.
Community answer · Canine Sports Dog Training · 2025-09-21
We offer baths, nail trims. And coat maintenance for all dogs in any of our programs. We will even work with dogs who struggle with nail trims on handling and behavior for nail trims.
Community answer · Canine Sports Dog Training · 2025-09-21
What if my dog has gone through a different program already?
If your dog was not successful in another training program we would love a chance to evaluate your pup to see how we can help! We have been the second, third, or fourth trainer for many of our clients, and we are happy to report that while we may not have been the first trainer they called we were the last one they worked with because we got the job done.
We also offer our lifetime support including our group class, day school days, and boarding privileges to graduates of other dog training programs on a case by case basis.
Community answer · Canine Sports Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Are your classes for general training, or can you work with my dog for a specific issue?
During the intake for your dog, we ask about the specific issues you would like us to work on with your dog. So, not only does your dog work on basic obedience skills but also individual issues your dog may have.
Community answer · Canine Sports Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Our Day School is offered during the day. You drop off your furry friend in the morning and pick them up in the evening. For more extensive training, your dog can attend our Boarding School. This hybrid model trains basic obedience during the day and house manners at night. Once your dog graduates from our program, we have a variety of classes they can attend to polish their skills.
Community answer · Canine Sports Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Do you just train the dogs, or can I do classes with them?
Our training generally involves us doing the heavy lifting by getting as many repetitions in with the dogs while they are in for school, so that their people have less homework to do at home, and can have relatively easy success when they are working with their dog. Each program does provide mini group lessons, or private lessons, or a combination of the two both at our facility and in the owners home to make sure the new behaviors your dog learns at school are just as perfect at home. Our lifetime support program includes a group class for all of our graduates so you can take your dogs skills on the road to practice around other dogs, their owners, and in new environments.
Community answer · Canine Sports Dog Training · 2025-09-21
At Canine Sports Dog Training we choose training equipment based on each individual dog’s needs. Rather than using the same training tools for each dog, or limiting ourselves on what we will or will not use, we evaluate each dog, as well as their owner and their owner’s lifestyle to determine what training tools and methodologies would be the best fit for each individual case.
Community answer · Canine Sports Dog Training · 2025-09-21
Emily and Natalie have over 20 years of experience combined. This experience includes mentorships with some of the best in the business, and a ton of continuing education in the form of seminars, webinars, and professional groups. Dog training is a severely unregulated industry and specific certifications belong to the private companies that offer them, rather than paying into this system of for profit education we have chosen to pursue the best trainers in the world to continue our education rather than pursuing certifications from private entities.
Community answer · Canine Sports Dog Training · 2025-09-21
At Canine Sports Dog Training we practice a Humane Training Approach that focuses on the bond between person and dog. The most important aspects of any relationship are communication and trust. That is the foundation of our training methods; and our programs can be fully customized to suit you and your dog’s needs.
Community answer · Canine Sports Dog Training · 2025-09-21
hello my name is van and i have 1 yr old Belgian malinois named cairo. I would like to know if you guys specialize on reactive training and have day care, he is very good with people but is reactive to other dogs. Hoping for your response. Thank You
Yes we do. We always schedule an evaluation as a first step for all reactivity cases.
Community answer · Canine Sports Dog Training · 2024-09-21
5/5We boarded our pup with Canine Sports Dog Training for their 3 week boarding and training program while we were away and we couldn't be happier! We met with trainers before hand, observed one of the polishing classes, and had every question answered. They took wonderful care of o…Read full reviewClose full review
We boarded our pup with Canine Sports Dog Training for their 3 week boarding and training program while we were away and we couldn't be happier! We met with trainers before hand, observed one of the polishing classes, and had every question answered. They took wonderful care of our pup and WOW when we got back, she was so well trained. We absolutely love our trainer, Joe, who comes to our home for the follow-up sessions and provides incredibly helpful and clear directions to help us continue training on our own. I would 100% recommend this program and these trainers, we truly couldn't be happier!
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Tina M.
5/5Canine Sports crew are amazing! I brought my dog Coral that’s a rescue with reactivity issues to train in the 3 week immersion training program earlier this year and I’m so glad that I did. They helped her build confidence all while learning basic commands and learning to trust o…Read full reviewClose full review
Canine Sports crew are amazing! I brought my dog Coral that’s a rescue with reactivity issues to train in the 3 week immersion training program earlier this year and I’m so glad that I did. They helped her build confidence all while learning basic commands and learning to trust other people. I worked 1-on -1 with their trainer Joe and my dog Coral loves him! He’s definitely helped me become a better trainer and I’ve learned a lot by going to the polishing classes they offer! And it’s lifetime too!! So I try to make it to polishing classes to keep up with the consistency of training. Thanks canine sports staff for working with Coral and making her the best pup she can be!
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Haley Kaminsky
5/5
Very happy with how my dog, Penner, was trained following the sleep away training and follow up classes. We worked with Joe, who taught us a ton of useful skill sets to Help continue to train over time. I would highly recommend canine sports and Joe for any sort of dog training! They even do boarding once a dog has been enrolled which is a huge bonus!
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Leigha Sommer
5/5
I cannot emphasize how much we love the trainers of Canine Sports. They worked with my very excited and reactive golden and she remains the most well behaved dog. I feel extremely fortunate to have had her trained by Canine Sports and I'm eager for group sessions to start back up so she can polish up on her skills!
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Chad Jaros
5/5
Joe at Canine Sports has been a great help for our pandemic puppy with behavioral challenges. We sent him for immersion training, and it was astounding to see the change. We continue to work diligently, and occasionally with Joe and Canine Sports, to make our pup the best he can be.
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